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The South West of England

After living in South West England for over 30 years, we’re here to bring you the highlights of the region. You’ll find family guides to help you explore the Cotswolds as a family, visit the windswept beaches of Devon and Cornwall, guides to historic Oxford and much more besides. Dive in to our expert guides to make planning your family trip to the South West memorable and joyful.

3 children walking between rows of lavender in bloom at Cotswold Lavender Farm.
Cotswold Lavender Farm
View from the balcony of the Natural History Museum in Oxford, with arched Victorian glass ceiling and stone collumns. A parade of animal skeletons are seen below.
Natural History Museum, Oxford
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South West England

We’ve included both areas within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and those towns and cities on the outskirts of the area that are worthy of your time. There’s much more to come and we’ll be adding content on Bristol, Bath and Beyond soon.

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The Cotswolds and Oxford

  • Small flock of sheep and lambs in a large green field with the stone cottages of Northleach seen in the distance.

    A family weekend in the cotswolds: Wildlife, Water Sports And Villages

    January 22, 2026January 23, 2026 Updated onJanuary 23, 2026
  • White butterfly on a purple lavender flower surrounded by other flowers at Cotswold Lavender

    The Best 2-Day North Cotswolds Itinerary (with or without kids)

    January 17, 2026January 26, 2026 Updated onJanuary 26, 2026
  • Two boys looking closely at a ladybord in the middle of a wildflower field on Cotswolds Lavender Farm.

    30 Best Things to Do in the Cotswolds With Kids

    January 9, 2026January 23, 2026 Updated onJanuary 23, 2026
  • Cirencester street at twilight with fairy lights strung between Cotswold stone shops and shoppers walking between them.

    The Best Family Christmas Events in the Cotswolds and South West 2025

    November 10, 2025January 18, 2026 Updated onJanuary 18, 2026
  • Lacock bakery in autumn.

    Lacock with Kids – A Family Guide to Wiltshire’s Most Magical Village

    October 18, 2025January 9, 2026 Updated onJanuary 9, 2026
  • View of a curving path leading to Broadway tower, a gothic folly with turrets, flags and arched windows and views across the Cotswolds behind.

    A family guide to Broadway, Cotswolds with Kids

    October 10, 2025January 18, 2026 Updated onJanuary 18, 2026
  •  12 Things to Do in Castle Combe (England’s Prettiest Village)

     12 Things to Do in Castle Combe (England’s Prettiest Village)

    September 26, 2025January 18, 2026 Updated onJanuary 18, 2026
  • View from the balcony of the Natural History Museum in Oxford, with arched Victorian glass ceiling and stone collumns. A parade of animal skeletons are seen below.

    27 brilliant things to do in oxford with kids

    March 28, 2025February 5, 2026 Updated onFebruary 5, 2026
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Devon and Cornwall

  • Top 10 Family-Friendly Beaches with Walks on the South West Coast Path

    Top 10 Family-Friendly Beaches with Walks on the South West Coast Path

    June 8, 2025December 5, 2025 Updated onDecember 5, 2025
  • Setting sun, reflected in the sea, with The Island in St Ives in the foreground

    How to spend the perfect three days in St Ives, Cornwall. A family friendly itinerary

    February 28, 2025December 5, 2025 Updated onDecember 5, 2025
  • Rainbow reflected in the Penryn river, Falmouth

    A Unique Place to Stay in Cornwall: Our Floathouse Amelie Review

    January 23, 2025March 6, 2026 Updated onMarch 6, 2026
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The rest of the South West

  • Main entrance to Seaspace Newquay with a modern wooden doorway and signage.

    SeaSpace Newquay Review: The Best Family Hotel in Cornwall?

    March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Updated onMarch 5, 2026
  • Family Christmas Advent Challenge: 24 Activities for Calm, Connection and Festive Fun

    Family Christmas Advent Challenge: 24 Activities for Calm, Connection and Festive Fun

    November 27, 2025January 9, 2026 Updated onJanuary 9, 2026
  • Boy looking at view of The Avon river and Bristol from Clifton Suspension Bridge

    Kids Race across Bristol: A Family Challenge

    May 15, 2025December 5, 2025 Updated onDecember 5, 2025
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